Crime in Aldridge: statistics, rates and trends
975 crimes were recorded in Aldridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aldridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldridge
- Types of crime in Aldridge
- Aldridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Aldridge
- Streets with the most crime in Aldridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldridge
- Demographics of Aldridge
- Questions about crime in Aldridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (374), vehicle crime (115) and criminal damage and arson (91) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 915th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Aldridge | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 975 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,671 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aldridge of any year here (975 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 975 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,117 | 71.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,253 | 80.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,239 | 79.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,380 | 88.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,347 | 86.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,119 | 71.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,056 | 67.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,071 | 68.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aldridge recorded notably more vehicle crime (48% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (90% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 63, while anti-social behaviour fell from 82 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 237 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 374 | 23.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -64% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 1.5 | 15.4 | -71% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Aldridge; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Streetly (31.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushall and Shelfield | 832 | 74.6 | +20% |
| Streetly | 493 | 31.8 | -49% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | +72% |
| Pelsall | 658 | 68.8 | +11% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +125% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +78% |
| Pheasey | 391 | 39.1 | -37% |
| Norton Canes | 707 | 75.2 | +21% |
Aldridge Central and South is the one area listed within Aldridge, with 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Central and South | Neighbourhood | 14,651 | 1,030 | 70.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Aldridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Anchor Road” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anchor Road | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Parkhouse Grove | 34 |
| On or near Aldridge By-Pass | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 27 |
| On or near Bosty Lane | 24 |
| On or near Foley Road West | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Police Station | 21 |
| On or near Bonner Grove | 19 |
Of the 951 crimes in Aldridge with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 410 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 328 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Aldridge has an estimated population of 15,671 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldridge average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aldridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldridge a safe place to live?
Aldridge recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 915th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Aldridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 374 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (115).
Is crime in Aldridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldridge was down 13% on the year before: 975 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,117 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldridge?
About 15,671 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldridge?
Aldridge is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.